Kristin Koonter
About Kristin Koonter
Kristin Koonter is a Software Quality Assurance professional currently employed at Auto-Owners Insurance in Lansing, Michigan. She has a diverse background in business analysis, application development, and finance, with educational qualifications including a Master of Science in Information Systems from Central Michigan University.
Current Role at Auto-Owners Insurance
Kristin Koonter currently serves as a Software Quality Assurance professional at Auto-Owners Insurance. She has held this position since 2020, contributing to the company's software testing and quality assurance processes. Her role involves ensuring that software products meet the required standards before deployment, thereby enhancing the overall quality of the company's offerings. Kristin's experience in this capacity spans over four years, during which she has developed a strong understanding of software quality metrics and testing methodologies.
Previous Experience in Software Development and Analysis
Before her current role, Kristin Koonter worked as a Business Analyst at Service Express for eight months in 2020. In this position, she focused on analyzing business needs and translating them into technical requirements. Additionally, she served as a Freelance Application Developer at The Soccer Rebellion from 2018 to 2019, where she developed applications tailored to client specifications. Her earlier experience includes an internship as a Business Integration Analyst at Rockwell Collins in 2018, where she gained insights into business integration processes.
Educational Background in Information Systems
Kristin Koonter earned her Master of Science in Information Systems from Central Michigan University, where she studied Enterprise Systems using SAP Software from 2017 to 2021. This advanced degree provided her with a solid foundation in information systems management and software development practices. Prior to this, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations/Image Management from the same university, completing her studies from 2008 to 2012. Her educational background supports her expertise in both technical and communication aspects of her roles.
Career Development and Early Roles
Kristin Koonter's career began with various roles that contributed to her professional development. She worked as a Program Director at Contemporary Center in 2011 for three months, where she managed program operations. From 2013 to 2016, she held the position of Management Trainee at ITT Technical Institute, gaining experience in educational management. Additionally, she served as an IT Graduate Assistant at Central Michigan University from 2017 to 2018, where she supported IT-related projects and initiatives.